One of the
most questionable aspects of preparing for a job interview is what to wear.
Every semester, students spend hours contemplating and considering what they
should wear to their interviews. As a Career Educator at the GSU Office of
Career Services, it is always surprising to see what students believe is
interview attire and hear what their idea of business professional clothing
encompasses. At Career Services we recommend to all students that if they will
be interviewed, to always dress in business professional attire which primarily
includes a dark suit-and-tie sort of ensemble, however, other sources would
argue otherwise. According to a CBS News article about how to dress for success,
interview attire and on-the-job clothing should vary depending on the
respective industry. The article argues that there has recently been a shift in
rules when it comes to how to dress when going to work.
The article also
mentions statutes to live by when it comes to making a first impression:
·
Before
you meet with someone from the company, know their dress code and it is also
advisable to know the company culture
·
Dress
one step up from the current employees. For example, if they wear suits with no
tie, you should wear a suit with a tie to appear slightly more professional
·
Make
sure that your clothes look well pressed and your shoes look presentable
·
Everything
that can be groomed such as hair, facial hair, and nails should look
The
previously mentioned rules are worthy to live by and will help in making the
best first impression possible when it comes to attire, but also remember to
bring confidence and a positive attitude with you as well.
Shayla Frinks
Career Educator
Shayla Frinks
Career Educator
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